American Women for International Understanding

We are thrilled to announce that in 2023, AWIU partnered with 19 amazing grantees around the globe, spanning from Uganda to Guatemala to Nepal and beyond. From sewing programs to malnutrition initiatives to hospital upgrades, these projects make a real impact. 🌎 The micro-grants program was established by AWIU in 2008 to award grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to organizations and projects that support women internationally. Many of these incredible organizations were first-time recipients, and we are so proud to support the crucial work they do to enhance the livelihood of women worldwide. 💜 Follow along as we highlight these incredible grantees each week! ✨ #AWIU #WomentoWomenUnderstanding #BridgesofUnderstanding #CulturalExchange #SupportWomen #GlobalCitizen

🎉 COIR registration is live! 🎉 Join us for Women in STEM: Forging Global Impact on Friday, October 4 in Washington D.C. The event will feature speakers, panels, breakout sessions, lunch, and networking opportunities with women diplomats, State Department professionals, international organization experts, and non-profits focused on global issues like cybersecurity, AI, space exploration partnerships, health equity, and more! 🖥️ 🚀 🩺 ➡️ Interested in attending? Member and student tickets are now on sale at: https://lnkd.in/gcWRRJxu #AWIU #COIR2024 #Networking #CareerOpportunities #WomenInStem #SupportWomen

📅 Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, July 13 at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET for an inspiring International Women of Courage Virtual Forum to combat female genital mutilation. Hear from three International Women of Courage award recipients—Anna Henga (Tanzania, 2019), Facia Harris (Liberia, 2022), and Fatou Baldeh (The Gambia, 2024)—as they discuss their work to amplify women's voices in parliament and fight against female genital mutilation. Don't miss out on this important conversation about women's rights and gender-based violence. 🔔 Registration is required! 🔔 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g8hfathM #AWIU #IWOC #WomentoWomenUnderstanding #SupportWomen

🗣 Calling all global education enthusiasts! We are currently seeking a Global Education Fellow to support our youth program, Passports to the Future. This part-time contract position will start in August 1, 2024 and conclude in June 2025. Application deadline is Sunday, June 30. Check out the job description for more information. #fellowship #job #opportunity #womensempowerment #globalcompetency #internationalunderstanding

Did you know the U.S. Department of State has an Ambassador dedicated solely to Women’s Issues? We had the honor of collaborating with Ambassador Geeta Rao Gupta and her team for this year's unforgettable International Women of Courage (IWOC) celebration. 🎉 See some highlights with Ambassador Rao Gupta and American Women for International Understanding members at The White House IWOC event in March 2024. Read deeper insights into her reflections on this year’s Women's History Month: https://bit.ly/4bnxfVW #TBT #ThrowBackThursday #AWIU #IWOC #WomensHistoryMonth #Empowerment #Leadership U.S. Department of State - Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues

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The countdown is officially on! We're less than five months away from one of the highlights of our year: #COIR2024 — Career Opportunities in International Relations! 🎉 Held in Washington DC, this dynamic one-day symposium invites women and girls passionate about global affairs to connect with trailblazing leaders in the field. 🌍 Last year, our theme was "Building Peace, Security, and Equity." Any guesses on what this year's theme might be? More to come! #COIR2024 #WomenSupportingWomen #NextGen #AWIU #WashingtonDC #WomeninForeignPolicy #International Affairs

Our LA members recently reconnected with Agather Atuhaire — 2024 IWOC Awardee and celebrated Ugandan lawyer, human rights defender, and freelance journalist. During their meeting, they discussed Agather’s crucial work in exposing corruption and the vital role of gaining trust in journalism. Agather emphasized the importance of training young journalists in the effective use of social media to amplify their reporting, highlighting an area where AWIU can lend further support. This is how we build women-to-women understanding that leads to impact. 📚🔍 #AWIU #IWOC WomenLeaders #HumanRights #Journalism #Empowerment #IWOC #AWIU

We're thrilled to celebrate the graduation of our Spring Passport to the Future cohort—talented young women from high school and college. Throughout the semester, each Passport has collaborated closely with one of our distinguished members on projects that foster the health, education, and economic empowerment of women. Join us in celebrating their achievements as they prepare to present their final projects to AWIU leadership and members later this month. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication to creating change. Best of luck to these future changemakers as they continue to make a positive impact in the world! 👩🎓💼 #AWIUPassports #AWIU #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #Celebration #WomenLeaders

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 AWIU Member Delegation is headed to drum roll please... Kerala, India! 🇮🇳 Get ready to explore the Malabar Coast, immerse yourself in Ayurveda and yoga, and discover the rich history of Kochi — once the pearls, pepper, silk, ginger and indigo trade capital of the world! 💼✨ In January 2025, join fellow AWIU members for an unforgettable journey where you'll engage with local women changemakers and make a meaningful impact together. Stay tuned for more details, including how to book your spot, coming later this summer! 🌞 #AWIU #Delegation #WomenTravel #WomeninBusiness #BridgesofUnderstanding #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenEntrepreneurs #KarolinaIndia #WomenChangemakers